Indian Village Directory

Balram Village

Balram is an inhabited village in Sona Rai Tharhi Sub-district of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 354179, the Census 2011 record lists 185 people in 33 households and the reported area is 58 hectares. The local references include Mahapur Gram Panchayat, Sona Rai Tharhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Deoghar at about 0 km.

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Quick answer: Balram is a village in Sona Rai Tharhi Sub-district, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 354179 and 185 people in 33 households.
Village Code354179
Population185
Households33
Area58 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Balram
Census Village Code
354179
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Deoghar
District Census Code
350
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sona Rai Tharhi
Sub-district Census Code
02548
CD Block
Sona Rai Tharhi
Gram Panchayat
Mahapur
Households
33
Population
185
Male Population
93
Female Population
92
Sex Ratio
989.25
Area
58 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814160
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balram at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 185 people, 58 hectares of reported area and Deoghar as the nearest town reference for Balram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDeoghar
Sub-districtSona Rai Tharhi
CD BlockSona Rai Tharhi
Gram PanchayatMAHAPUR
  • Balram falls under Sona Rai Tharhi Sub-district in Deoghar district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 354179.
  • The record lists 185 people living in 33 households.
  • The reported village area is 58 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Deoghar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density318.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balram in the official administrative record. Census village code 354179, Mahapur Gram Panchayat and Sona Rai Tharhi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
350
Sub-district Census Code
02548
Village Census Code
354179
CD Block Code
0054
Gram Panchayat Code
012
CD Block Name
Sona Rai Tharhi
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahapur

Location and Distance

Deoghar is the nearest town listed for Balram, about 0 km away. Deoghar is listed as the district headquarters at about 49 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dona Rai Tharhi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Deoghar
Distance from District Headquarter
49 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Deoghar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
49 km
Total Geographical Area
58 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 185 people in 33 households, with 93 male residents and 92 female residents. The average household size is 5.61, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Balram. Population density works out to about 318.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
33
Total Population
185
Male Population
93
Female Population
92
Sex Ratio
989.25
Average Household Size
5.61
ST Population
185
ST Male Population
93
ST Female Population
92
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balram list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balram include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.35 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.35 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Balram include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balram include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balram is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balram show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Tobacco, net sown area is 22.52 hectares and irrigated land is 1.35 hectares (6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Tobacco
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.13
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.52
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.35

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balram

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 814160 Godda Meherma Bajitpur Meharma, Godda VILL- Budhasan, Godda, Jharkhand, 814160

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Balram village located?

Balram is in Sona Rai Tharhi Sub-district of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Balram village in?

Balram village is in Deoghar district.

Which state is Balram village in?

Balram village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Balram under?

Balram comes under Sona Rai Tharhi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balram?

The Census village code of Balram is 354179.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balram under?

Balram is listed under MAHAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sona Rai Tharhi.

What is the population of Balram village?

The village record lists 185 people and 33 households for Balram.

How many households are in Balram village?

The village record lists 33 households for Balram.

What is the male and female population of Balram?

The record lists 93 male residents and 92 female residents for Balram.

What is the sex ratio of Balram village?

The sex ratio of Balram is 989.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balram village?

The reported geographical area of Balram is 58 hectares.

What is the population density of Balram village?

The approximate population density of Balram is 318.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balram?

The nearest town listed for Balram is Deoghar, about 0 km away.

How far is Balram from the district headquarters?

Balram is about 49 km from Deoghar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balram from the sub-district headquarters?

Balram is about 14 km from Dona Rai Tharhi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balram?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Balram.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balram?

For Balram, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Tobacco, net sown area is 22.52 hectares and irrigated land is 1.35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balram?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balram. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.